English translation of lyrics from the Takarazuka production based on the Off-Broadway musical.
(Some of the text of this song is based on this poem by William Blake…it was whitewashed in the process but I believe that this originated in English versions of the show.)
Continue readingTalk DX is a GRAPH talk feature with the otokoyaku leads of a recent Grand Theatre show. This one, which was recorded towards the end of the Takarazuka run of Elisabeth, was published in the October 2016 issue, when the show was being performed in Tokyo.
Continue readingThis reader survey was published in GRAPH in April 1999, midway through Zunko’s run as Top Star of Cosmos Troupe.
The questions included which of her roles was the favorite, which of her characters people would want to be in a romantic or friendly relationship with, and others.
Continue readingEnglish translation of lyrics from the Takarazuka production based on the Off-Broadway musical.
Continue readingThis talk session with the brand-new Top Combi and nibante of Cosmos Troupe was published in the March 1998 issue of Kageki. At the time the talk was recorded, Cosmos Troupe had yet to stage a full performance; they were just about to leave for their inaugural Hong Kong tour, Mugen Houjushou/This is TAKARAZUKA!. It was published after they had returned.
Continue readingEnglish translation of lyrics from the Takarazuka production of the Off-Broadway musical.
Continue readingThis article about the Cosmos Troupe anniversary event was published in Hochi News on February 20th. (Archive link here.)
Continue readingIn the 2016 version of That’s RanKING!, the Kageki Top Star Q&A feature, the Top Stars rank each other based on questions from readers. This month’s question: On a drive, who seems like they would be best at navigating for you?
Continue readingEnglish translation of lyrics from the Takarazuka production based on the Bollywood musical film.
Continue readingThis round-robin style talk with all the 92nd class members was published in the October 2017 issue of GRAPH, as part of a series on the more senior classes (those who have been in the company 10 years of more).
The participants are: Chinami Karan, Shouno Chio, Ayanagi Shou, Kizaki Reo, Tenma Michiru, Matsukaze Akira, Shizuki Otone, Takasumi Hayato, Rinjou Kira, Houzuki An, Marika Yume, Makaze Suzuho, Seki Yurito, and Mana Haruto.
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